Description
The Cisco Nexus 3524-XL is a high-performance, ultra-low-latency data center switch designed for environments where nanoseconds matter. Built on Cisco’s Nexus 3500 platform with enhanced CPU and memory, the 3524-XL delivers line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with deterministic performance for latency-sensitive workloads.
Featuring 24 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, the Nexus 3524-XL is ideal for high-frequency trading, high-performance computing, market data distribution, and real-time analytics environments. The XL platform upgrade includes increased system memory and bootflash, enabling advanced programmability and support for Cisco NX-OS Data Management Engine (DME).
With support for Algo Boost technology, advanced latency monitoring, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and flexible airflow options, the Cisco Nexus 3524-XL provides the visibility, speed, and reliability required in modern high-performance data center architectures.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco Nexus 3524-XL |
| SKU | N3K-C3524P-XL |
| Ports | 24 × 1/10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | 480 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 360 Mpps |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond, ultra-low latency |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9216 bytes |
| System Memory | 16 GB |
| Bootflash | 16 GB |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Precision Timing | IEEE 1588 PTP with 1-PPS output |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable (AC or DC options) |
| Fans | 4 × hot-swappable, redundant |
| Airflow Options | Port-side exhaust or port-side intake |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~102 W |
| Use Cases | HFT, HPC, low-latency trading, real-time analytics |
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